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Ms. Joanne Smith was officially sworn in today as a member of the Industrial Court during a brief ceremony at Government House.<\/p>

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Governor General Sir Rodney Williams administered the oath of office, marking Smith\u2019s formal appointment to the tribunal responsible for resolving industrial and employment disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family and friends attended the ceremony in support of Smith, whose appointment adds to the court\u2019s continued work in upholding fairness and justice in labour relations.<\/p>

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